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Expectations have set me up for more than a little suffering in life. This week I decided to give expectancy of good a try instead. When I predict things will go badly, expectations leave me feeling blue in anticipation. When I predict events will unfold precisely as I’d planned, expectations inevitably leave me feeling disappointed….

I was starting to stress with every snowflake coming down. I had to get my girls safely to school on time in this slippery slush and then make sure I was in the courtroom with my exhibits organized and ready to go promptly at our 9 a.m. start time. From the parking garage I half…

As a coach, I love to see people excited and inspired to launch into their goals for the year ahead. Getting back to the gym, planning their vacation to the lake, or signing up for that budgeting 101 class. But even with the promise of a new year, many of us find it hard to…

I have pulled it out of the red and green-topped box each year since my divorce. The sole stocking left among my divorce residue – a reminder of my divided family. It is the stocking purchased when the dream of my future family was thriving. I bought four stockings together, perhaps foolishly, during the pregnancy…

“Do you have plans for the holidays?” she asked, breaking the ice at the business lunch. “We’re traveling to Boston.” “We like to keep it relaxed.” “We’ll enjoy a lot of traditions.” “I’m hosting my family.” Spanning over 20 years in age, each was a divorced mom with children. Two married anew, one who remained…

It was quiet Thanksgiving morning. My kitchen was void of the warmth and scent of stuffing and turkey cooking in the oven. I trudged down the stairs to get the super- ad-stuffed newspaper to peruse while watching the parade. This, the first time it felt like a chore. I felt off – cranky, sad, and…

It’s arrived. The time when I shift the focus of my attention from my big goals of the year to my most treasured season. In the weeks ahead I get to fulfill my intention to be a gracious hostess for my family and friends. My tacky but treasured turkey napkin holders will accompany my china…

I started to feel a sickness in my stomach. My eyes welled without warning. In mere seconds I felt myself feeling sluggish and exhausted. Sadness was sinking in. I wanted to stop time – change it even. I felt desperate in my disbelief. I was watching the election results unfold. For me, my candidate was…

“Women like you are a dime a dozen.” I feigned a blank look as I hesitated. The words were spoken matter-of-factly, with a hint of compassion. My friend went on to explain. “I mean, look at the statistics. Single women your age outnumber single men 3 to 1. Not to mention men are only interested…

I had just finished stringing cupcake liners on a piece of yarn to serve as party decorations for my daughter’s 10th birthday. The “Cupcake Wars” birthday extravaganza preparation was nearly complete. I now needed to wrap her birthday gifts in the fun cupcake wrapping paper I found on a fluke. Wrapping gifts is my favorite…